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Mexico recovers body of Honduran migrant in Rio Grande; another body found near floating barrier
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities said Thursday that a Honduran migrant identified one of…
Vancouver Whitecaps go big in transfer window, signing Adekugbe, Laryea
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps brought in some Canadian star power with two national team…
Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever
SYDNEY (AP) — Change is happening fast in women’s soccer. A leveling of the playing…
In Niger, the US seeks to hang on to its last, best counterterrorist outpost in West Africa
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten days into a coup in Niger, life has become more challenging…
Play it again, Joe. Biden bets that repeating himself is smart politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has his zingers (“This is not your father’s Republican…
FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women’s World Cup team
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to…
The killing of an opposition supporter in Zimbabwe was by ruling party followers, witnesses say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — This week’s deadly attack on a Zimbabwean opposition supporter was the…
Mexico City arrests neighboring state’s attorney general, who accuses ex-soccer star of corruption
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors from Mexico City took the extreme and unusual step of…
Veselinovic misses penalty as Whitecaps eliminated by Tigres in Leagues Cup
VANCOUVER – Vanni Sartini let out a sigh as he began his post-match press conference.…
A fugitive mob suspect in Greece is betrayed by his passion for hometown Naples soccer champions
ROME (AP) — Hometown passion for this year’s soccer champions from Naples has betrayed the…
US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women’s World Cup exit ever
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The United States played its best game of this Women’s World…
The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021…
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports $30B in profits, down nearly 40% from last year due to lower prices
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi state-run oil giant Aramco on Monday reported $30…
Tens of thousands of young scouts to evacuate world jamboree in South Korea as storm Khanun looms
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will evacuate tens of thousands of scouts by…
Canada men to play Japan in October friendly but will sit out September FIFA window
Canada will play 20th-ranked Japan in Niigata in an international friendly during the October FIFA…
Fan killed in Greece during clashes between rival supporters. UEFA postpones Champions League game
NEA PHILADELPHIA, Greece (AP) — A 29-year-old soccer fan was killed in fierce overnight clashes…
Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out celebrates 30th anniversary with call for more action
LONDON (AP) — Celebrating its 30th anniversary, anti-discrimination group Kick It Out says 73% of…
NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university
The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in…
Canada’s Fernandez cruises while Andreescu, citing back pain, loses at NBO
MONTREAL – Still seeking her first win in Montreal, Leylah Fernandez said she had nerves…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion…
From upsets to record attendance, these are the trends that have emerged at the Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY (AP) — The traditional elite have been cut down to size at the Women’s…
Canada Soccer’s Jason deVos says women’s coach Bev Priestman has his “full support”
TORONTO – Jason deVos says disappointment is an understatement when it comes to Olympic champion…
Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Players who reached the knockout round at the Women’s World Cup…